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re: Saints has the fewest big plays on offense in the league last year
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/18/26 at 10:57 am to Fun Bunch
I think the biggest factor in the lack of big plays was the lack of a running game. Our interior o line could not establish the line of scrimmage in the running game. This made us easy to game plan for and defend. Teams could have a light box- protect against deep pass and still stop running game. Forced us to dunk and dunk to move the ball.
Later in the season, Shough’s abilities created more opportunities.
Later in the season, Shough’s abilities created more opportunities.
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re: One week out, here is when I’m at
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/17/26 at 10:53 pm to Lou Loomis
Another huge negative for Bain is that most analysts have said he’s not a fit for every team. He fits 4-3 teams. On a 3-4 team, he is not a good fit.
re: One week out, here is when I’m at
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/17/26 at 10:48 pm to Lou Loomis
Arm length matters for some positions and edge is one. No player with shorter than 32” arms has gotten 10 sacks in a season in 27 years!!! That is a fact.
It’s not wise to spend high draft capital on outliers.
It’s not wise to spend high draft capital on outliers.
re: One week out, here is when I’m at
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/16/26 at 10:29 pm to jkylejohnson
I just can’t get behind a 5’11” WR as a lead receiver. I felt that way with Brandin Cooks when he was a 1st rounder. I feel that Zay Flowers is limited as a1 also bc of his size. A great 2….sure. If I’m drafting in the top 10, I want to believe a guy can become a WR 1. I realize he’s compared to Amon Ra, and he’s undersized also. Amon Ra was also a 3rd-4th round pick.
Besides his injury history, scouts have highlighted that Tyson is a finesse receiver. He goes out of bounds to avoid some contact and goes down to avoid hits. I get that is due to injury and will prolong career. But, Olave is finesse also. Putting those two together as our primary pass receivers would limit our offense in some ways.
Besides his injury history, scouts have highlighted that Tyson is a finesse receiver. He goes out of bounds to avoid some contact and goes down to avoid hits. I get that is due to injury and will prolong career. But, Olave is finesse also. Putting those two together as our primary pass receivers would limit our offense in some ways.
re: One week out, here is when I’m at
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/16/26 at 12:13 pm to moneyg
I get that. Tyson certainly has the bigger upside. I just see Tate as much safer. Ohio State product at WR, does not drop the ball, scheme versatile, and good size.
The fact that Tyson missed 1out of every 3 college games is concerning. He may hit his ceiling ( compared to Justin Jefferson or Stefon Diggs) or he could be like Payton Turner and never play.
I’m just tired of wasted first round picks and would rather take the safe option
The fact that Tyson missed 1out of every 3 college games is concerning. He may hit his ceiling ( compared to Justin Jefferson or Stefon Diggs) or he could be like Payton Turner and never play.
I’m just tired of wasted first round picks and would rather take the safe option
One week out, here is when I’m at
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/16/26 at 11:53 am
It’s slow news time a week before the start of the draft. Everybody has a mock and opinions. Just throwing out mine for discussion:
1. No trade up under any circumstance.
2. Players that I think should be available that I would love: Downs, Delanne, Tate. All safe picks that fit a need.
3. Players I would love if they dropped to us: Love, Reese, Styles. I do not think they will be there.
4. Players I would not want: Bain (short arms), Bailey ( sub average run defender, problems with emotional control on field/suspensions, not a leader),
5. Players I don’t want at 8, but would be okay if we traded down: Tyson (fine w later if we trade down but too risky in top 10), Lemon ( over rated but would take late 1st), McCoy ( lack of competitive play in last year is concerning. Fact that he was healthy and chose not to play in last 4 games and senior bowl is an issue)
1. No trade up under any circumstance.
2. Players that I think should be available that I would love: Downs, Delanne, Tate. All safe picks that fit a need.
3. Players I would love if they dropped to us: Love, Reese, Styles. I do not think they will be there.
4. Players I would not want: Bain (short arms), Bailey ( sub average run defender, problems with emotional control on field/suspensions, not a leader),
5. Players I don’t want at 8, but would be okay if we traded down: Tyson (fine w later if we trade down but too risky in top 10), Lemon ( over rated but would take late 1st), McCoy ( lack of competitive play in last year is concerning. Fact that he was healthy and chose not to play in last 4 games and senior bowl is an issue)
re: Would you trade with the Giants for pick 5?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/15/26 at 4:00 pm to Burt Macklin
I am hoping Loomis has grown past making unnecessary aggressive trade ups. There is no reason to trade up. We will get one of the best players with the 8th pick
re: Peter Schrager: Throw positional value out this year
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/15/26 at 3:58 pm to SlowFlowPro
re: Peter Schrager: Throw positional value out this year
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/15/26 at 11:17 am to ipodking
They said the same about Troy Polamalu. He now has a bust in Canton.
Downs is probably the surest thing in this draft.
Downs is probably the surest thing in this draft.
re: Choice of three. Or... what's in the box!
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/14/26 at 4:32 pm to DJ3K
I agree that having a great edge is a game changer. The problem is that Bain isn’t a game changer at edge. He will be neutralized by top OT due to short arms.
He’s the kind of player who gets 8 sacks a year but when you look at the game logs, he had 14 games w no sacks and got all of his sacks in three games against lower tier or back up OT.
He’s the kind of player who gets 8 sacks a year but when you look at the game logs, he had 14 games w no sacks and got all of his sacks in three games against lower tier or back up OT.
re: Why are Jordyn Tyson's injuries such a concern to people?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/14/26 at 12:34 pm to Fun Bunch
He missed 1of every 3 games of his college career.
Missing that many games is a red flag when you have a top ten pick.
If we traded down to the 20’s and took him, I’d be good with it. But, he is way too risky in the top ten
Missing that many games is a red flag when you have a top ten pick.
If we traded down to the 20’s and took him, I’d be good with it. But, he is way too risky in the top ten
re: What's your realistic worst case scenario for the 1st 2 rounds
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/13/26 at 7:18 pm to Snipe
I’ll submit two popular choices among Saints fans:
1st Reuben Bain- short arms matter for edge. He will disappear against the best 10-15 tackles in the league.
2nd Chris Bell- ACL recovery means he won’t be available to begin the year. He doesn’t know how to run the full route tree. That will take time which means between the injury and learning how to play WR (not just be the biggest player that bullies college players), we will invest a 2nd to get no production in 1st year.
1st Reuben Bain- short arms matter for edge. He will disappear against the best 10-15 tackles in the league.
2nd Chris Bell- ACL recovery means he won’t be available to begin the year. He doesn’t know how to run the full route tree. That will take time which means between the injury and learning how to play WR (not just be the biggest player that bullies college players), we will invest a 2nd to get no production in 1st year.
re: Nick Underhill breaks down all the top WR prospects
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/11/26 at 11:34 pm to Lsujacket66
The good news is that this draft is so deep at WR that we shouldn’t feel pressured to take one early. McShay has predicted on his podcast that people will be surprised to see quality WR drop into the 2nd bc of the depth.
He says it’s a rough year to need a tackle bc after the first 6 it is like a Niagara Falls drop off. That means OT is likely to be overdrafted in the 1st and push WR down into the 2nd.
He says it’s a rough year to need a tackle bc after the first 6 it is like a Niagara Falls drop off. That means OT is likely to be overdrafted in the 1st and push WR down into the 2nd.
re: College Football Hall of Fame - worth a visit?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/11/26 at 3:22 pm to dirtsandwich
I say yes. My son and I really enjoyed it. He was 12 at the time and loved the active parts ( mini field that you can throw, catch, and kick).
re: What are the odds Dumars does the right thing?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/6/26 at 6:51 pm to PTinBR
The right thing would be for Dumars to resign and take Weaver with him.
re: Dallas looking to trade up for Bailey
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/4/26 at 12:08 pm to Lsujacket66
I would be all for that unless Caleb Downs was still there at 8. If Downs is there, I think you take the safest player in the draft who will be a defensive leader for your team.
Otherwise, players in 8-12 range are very similar in terms of grades.
Otherwise, players in 8-12 range are very similar in terms of grades.
re: Trump EO to curtail NIL
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/4/26 at 12:03 pm to Out da box
This won’t hold. It’s unconstitutional. Just an attempt to gain cheap points with sports fans who are uninformed.
This is basically an employer vs labor issue. You can’t force someone to work under conditions that you unilaterally create. Especially when it is restricting movement and salaries.
The solution is and has always been to make college athletes employees under contract. What is allowed in contracts is collectively bargained. Fair for both sides.
This is basically an employer vs labor issue. You can’t force someone to work under conditions that you unilaterally create. Especially when it is restricting movement and salaries.
The solution is and has always been to make college athletes employees under contract. What is allowed in contracts is collectively bargained. Fair for both sides.
re: If Bailey falls to 6 The Saints should move up 2 spots.
Posted by NewBeginnings on 4/1/26 at 9:08 am to Chalkywhite84
I don’t want Bain either….at least a 1st round pick on him. His short arms are a big deal. Based on history, players with his arm length do NOT get 10+ sacks in a year. I don’t want to spend a 1st (top 10) on an edge who will only ever give you 5-7 sacks a year.
re: If Bailey falls to 6 The Saints should move up 2 spots.
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/31/26 at 7:58 pm to stopitnow1
He’s not elite! Just bc he’s highly rated in this class doesn’t mean he’s elite. He doesn’t and cannot play the run.
re: Dan Orlovsky acting as Ty Simpson’s agent
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/31/26 at 10:23 am to Lsujacket66
I listened to McShay talk about QB’s. He said that if you just watched the first 8 games then you would think Ty was the best QB in the draft and that Mendoza was not a first rounder. But, in Ty’s last 7 games he had lots of flaws become evident. Against the best defenses he was exposed. Mendoza was the opposite. His last 8 games, he played his best ball. Against the best competition, he shined. He played great against Ohio State ( w 3-4 projected 1st rounders this year and a pro def coordinator) and Miami (also multiple draft able def players).
Orlovsky said in his eval that he only looked at Ty’s first 8 games. Why?!? He came to his conclusion off of incomplete data. I assume to create buzz
Orlovsky said in his eval that he only looked at Ty’s first 8 games. Why?!? He came to his conclusion off of incomplete data. I assume to create buzz
Question about football officiating
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/30/26 at 1:31 pm
So, the NFL and the union for the pro referees are at an impasse. The NFL has announced that they are getting college refs to fill the gaps. Has anyone heard or know how that works? Are they going to do double duty (ref on Sat and NFL on Sunday)? Are conferences going to drop down to lower conferences to get refs to replace those lost to NFL?
SEC refs are not great to begin with. Could the SEC end up w replacement refs as a result of NFL?
SEC refs are not great to begin with. Could the SEC end up w replacement refs as a result of NFL?
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